II‑  IRHRM Environments: Technology
•Modern Industrial Economy
–Major deposits of iron ore, coal and bauxite
–Major producer of steel, machinery, textiles and clothing, motor vehicles
–Import most petroleum and food
•Per capita GDP
•Education
Modern Industrial Economy
   5th largest in world (and second largest in the course)
   1995-2004 highest level of labor productivity in course after Sweden (but below USA)

Import most petroleum & food
   Although export dairy, wheat & wine, world's second largest exporter of commercial services

Per capita GDP – 2002
   In course above Italy and Germany and below the other 3
   Human development index the same

Education
   Percentage of population with secondary education second lowest in course
   Above only Italy